Martial Arts: Kung Fu vs Taekwondo vs Karate

Ever wondered what the differences were between different martial arts types? Well here are three of the most well known ones, explained to you.
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[@georgewilson8885]

*Japanese*karate *Chinese*kung fu *Korean *taekwondo

[@danielskrivan6921]

That's really the only major difference in my opinion. Unless you start talking about specific lineages. Take any Shotokan karate dojo and any Taekwondo dojang I've been to and they're basically the same. Take my dojangs to a sport Taekwondo school, or take different karate lineages, and they'll be vastly different.

[@xharleshasxov780]

@Vinodhkumar Netheti Kung Fu is literally slang for Chinese martial art.

[@ttishtosh]

Something most people don’t know is that Karate actually originated and was created in China but Japan adapted it.

[@aaronbanzon2612]

@@ttishtosh if you're basing it through internet it appears that it was from a chinese monk but, read again, its just a theory. However, a more accurate one is, it originated in okinawa and was inspired by kungfu.

[@saketseshadri7515]

@@xharleshasxov780 yes. Although Damo or Bodhidharma who introduced martial arts in China was actually from southern India and was a prince

[@Brianh-rz4bu]

I just realized that the movie is called, "The Karate Kid" but he practices Kung Fu 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@joshbaldevia2078]

Took me years to figure that out. Well the old 1970s or 80s version is correct atleast.

[@Jordan-ko7me]

WTFL have you never seen the original, that’s about karate, the one with Jayden Smith is Kung Fu.

[@Brianh-rz4bu]

@@Jordan-ko7me No I've never seen the original one but I did see the Jayden Smith one that's what I was talking about

[@Jordan-ko7me]

Brianh2057 oh ok

[@Jordan-ko7me]

Brianh2057 the one with Jaden Smith is good, but the original is still better.

[@overratedlayman]

Me:**does taekwondo** Every parent on earth: how's your karate going? Me:**visible frustration**

[@wolfylol8375]

Glitched 20 YOUUU KNOWWWW!!!!!

[@btsgacha840]

I'm a girl and I learn tkd..what belt are you guys??

[@wolfylol8375]

@@btsgacha840 I haven't been able to do taekwondo for 3 months but im a yellow belt how about you

[@btsgacha840]

@@wolfylol8375 red belt😀

[@firxd1388]

I’m black belt

[@crusaderofthelowlands3750]

I practice the art of Buttsitcouch. Where you sit/meditate 12 hours a day on your couch, judging others over the internet.

[@Allylene]

Lmfao

[@fzkxl9931]

Wow! Same here, except I didn't know the name... But I think I've done it for a long long long time and deserve an instant black and gold belt (maybe gold seems a bit too much, but I assure you I deserve it)

[@bobthebuilder1874]

Now I'm a Sensei myself I sit on the couch almost till night 🤣👌🏻

[@Griffindeleon004]

U mean buttseatkouch, lol.

[@user-im2eo1tf2k]

Kung fu made by indian bodhidharma kung fu real indian name is KALARI KALARIPAYATU I also TRAINING KALARI KALARIPAYATU teacher is now bodhidharma's family member

[@lastbraincell5041]

Ah welcome to the comment section young grasshopper. where every one in it is a expert on marital arts when 65% of these people have never step foot into a class 😑😑😑

[@slimjim1263]

golden fighter bruh I know right, like I did karate when I was 4 for almost a year, but obviously I'm not calling myself an expert, I've stepped foot into class but I wasn't the best, I was like the 2nd or 3rd best, but we were all 4 at the time so you can't actually measure it besides belt rank

[@deanhaydenbortignon7526]

strawberry neko OooOOOooh BIG GUY!!!!

[@qunluo9413]

strawberry neko I'm in kung fu class at honor kung fu academy and a yellow belt 😀

[@burito5154]

I did karate for 6 years (I started when I was 4)

[@nairisdoesstuff4067]

strawberry neko I am teakwando yay I am an 8th grade yellow belt

[@jackji2325]

I'm Chinese & took both karate & taekwondo in high school. Couple of Japanese classmates in school took Wushu. There's a Korean coworker of mine now who takes kung fu. Go figure...

[@alexliu5636]

Jack Ji well i guess everyone is their own individual and does whatever makes them happy .

[@perfectsplit5515]

I was born in Indonesia, am genetically Chinese, am culturally American, and trained in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Japanese Judo, Filipino Modern Arnis, and Indian Yoga, and I have instructed Yoga.

[@leecason9468]

Jack Ji I'm Korean I take kung :-\ boxing and bjj

[@hahahaguy777]

perfectsplit you have a very interesting life, one I wish for.

[@gentlegiant6585]

It's funny how that works. I'm white and have done all 3 plus mma and wrestling for the last 30 years. Not only that but taught my 2 Korean roommates Kook Sul Won back in college (It's like Hapkido).

[@eatcookiesnotjin8271]

"I grew up in the Midwest were there were 3 Asians" 😂😂

[@shannon2871]

I started Taekwondo this year. I got my white belt in March. It's stressful for me sometimes with my ADHD. But I love it because it pushes me and keeps me believing in myself. So glad I've committed!

[@h3o208]

How are you now still practicing?

[@enriquecabrera2137]

wrong. south Korea's national sport is Starcraft

[@noiz981998]

Enrique Cabrera wrong! Video games are not a sport. Even if it where taekwondo is still more popular

[@sccchtew]

Enrique Cabrera LOL

[@sccchtew]

noiz981998 no sense of humor eh? Alright then

[@zorkorus]

r/woooosh.

[@motimizer]

wrong video games area sport in sk

[@dannykngoo]

As Kung Fu practitioner, I want to clarify that I respect all my fellow martial artist. Everyone has unique techniques and those who practice on a day to day basis develop great skill. I would like to correct that traditional kung fu does "NOT" use sashes/ belt color system. Kung fu has so many styles that it's not measurable with the use of materialistic colors. The sash system was only implemented not too long ago practically within the last 150 years. Why? It was mainly a money maker (Politics had a huge factor). The monks traditionally were non materialistic, therefore every monk wore the same colors, except if your a higher spiritual rank monk you would be given another piece of clothing in addition. China's been through so many civil wars. No one can afford to pay for classes unless your from a noble class family. Thanks to the monks, priests, and selfless masters in the past. The poor (mostly rebels against government corruption) were taught either for free or at low cost, giving the poor a chance to stand up for themselves. No color belts or sashes were given. It was these kind masters who wanted to pass the knowledge and skills to help civilians. My teacher's organization still exclusively do it for free at no cost with lower class families. In hope of helping the younger generation grow up to a better future.

[@ashutoshkumar9309]

Exactly

[@kayem.3042]

Your teacher is very kind

[@rinokumura2879]

Yeah it’s just for the adults to know which level and which class to brag about for their kid

[@dastardlygardengnome996]

Who's your teacher?

[@sonjamadsen5296]

Wow, thank you for sharing this!

[@palpashakarki8606]

Y'all Team Karate for life!! Although gotta give props to Kung fu peeps, the amount of dedication and the time it takes to make it seem so easy when in reality it's so precise is insane!!

[@armagan3322]

@@yeahbro-6093 mma better

[@lil_kungfusam8845]

@@armagan3322 Kung Fu is the deadliest🤦🏾‍♂️

[@christophergarcia9801]

@@lil_kungfusam8845 🤡

[@geocross237]

I've been doing Karate since I was 9, and even with years of experience now I wouldn't change that. But that's not to say I believe Kung Fu and Taekwondo (or any other martial art for that matter) are inferior; karate has always just been more my style and preference. Kung Fu is more circular and fluid in movement and can be quite acrobatic. Agility and acrobatics are _not_ my strengths, so even if I were to study Kung Fu, it would probably have to be Hung Gar. Taekwondo is very kick-oriented (but not exclusive) and speed, which again not some of my best fighting qualities (I prefer using low kicks or knee strikes). Karate is linear and direct, almost in complete contrast to kung fu, but that's more my style. My approach to fighting (and tbh in all my decisions in life) is "slow and steady"; I weather an assault before going in full force, which I think best translates with karate.

[@itsubah9311]

I just started karate all I know is street fight

[@Drewwjr]

@@itsubah9311 hows karate going for you?

[@ricdaphree7759]

nah, just sounds like your chosen strategy based on your strengths and weakness

[@alvexok5523]

@@ricdaphree7759 I have wondered what the differences are between karate, kung-fu, taekwondo, and jiu-jitsu

[@munchingmozzarella587]

kung fu you have to adapt to your environment. eg if your just sweeping the floor and then you see a thief, you would use your broomstick as your weapon

[@inkception3235]

Munching Mozzarella lol I can’t tell if u are joking

[@Logan-bh8tc]

Any would do that

[@gideone9802]

@@Logan-bh8tc I would grab a knife...and my p250 from the same drawer

[@mattplayzgamezandstuff8790]

Same thing with Japanese ninjutsu, but no one talks about that martial art anymore

[@Gurushlover.]

Munching Mozzarella are u an expert now

[@j__chooo]

I do Taekwondo but I'm Chinese... *...so that's a problem*

[@kwek2798]

That Pasta Girl same....

[@undefinedme1241]

@Thè äñīmê Fãñ im Filipino also and I practice taekwondo, kung fu, wing chun, jeet kune do, some times capoiera

[@darkwolf149woofwoofwoofwoo3]

That Pasta Girl I’m white and I do Taekwondo 🥋 hope that’s fine

[@leokim1458]

Practicing a korean martial art doesn't make you any less chinese. Just think about it, if you win an olympic gold medal, that'd go to China. It's quite simple.

[@Jay-zs8dg]

I think you should cross train both

[@abrahamchisanga2785]

Did anyone notice Baek Do San and Hwoarang from Tekken in the Tae Kwon Do opening poster

[@deanwinchester5111]

and behind them was kim from the king of fighters

[@jaiprakashsingh8830]

Yes I noticed

[@daciawilliams8968]

Great Info! Thanks for sharing. I myself am taking Taekwondo and would regularly get asked what the differences were between the martial arts... I’m happy that I can now better explain and educate myself more. ☺️

[@camsnyder2636]

Traditionally Kung fu used no belt system to signify ones rank.

[@Harrypotterfan334]

correct. It went by grand master, to master, to student and that was it.

[@jay_notorious4536]

Shinobi V 101 I do wing chun and I get no belt.

[@user-yc3no3jb4x]

Shinobi V 101 Thank you now I know that

[@pie112098]

Jay_ Flex that's because wing chun is kung fu

[@jurianbarendrecht9435]

It depends on what Kung Fu you practice. In Wing Chung they use belts

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

"I grew up in the midwest, where there were like three Asians." LMAO....

[@Joe11Blue]

Really? Where?

[@entertaichi]

Thanks for sharing! Have an awesome day!

[@ericlewis6470]

One of the best explanations of these three arts that I have ever seen. well done!

[@rockandjazz]

Mike: I'm Chinese as well, but I learned TaeKwonDo as you did. But an interesting thing is that my Grand Uncle learned Wing Chun Gung Fu from Sifu Yip Man (now known as Ip Man in the recent movies). He trained at the same time that Bruce Lee was learning from Yip Man as well.

[@Mushkus]

rockandjazz Interesting thing here is why din't you learn wing chun yourself from your granddad, he was damn lucky to learn from Yip sifu

[@Mushkus]

*grand uncle

[@rockandjazz]

He did not live in the same state as me. He did show me some Wing Chun moves like sticky hands when I saw him, but that is about all.

[@Mushkus]

thk you for answering~

[@JasonTube]

Wow I don't believe you

[@scubadues]

At 2:45 that boy past away a while ago. I remember him like it was yesterday. Michelle was a great kid. His Brother Trenton was my sparring partner. We where apart of Golden Dragon Taekwondo. This brings absolute tears to my eyes. Because that kid was like a brother to me. Master at his funeral gave him a 9th Degree Black Belt. As he will forever be remembered in my heart.

[@goldendragonhapkido]

Enjoyed your descriptions of each art. Love to hear you explain to people Aikido, Hapkido, Judo, Jujitsu and how they are all originated from Aikijitsu.

[@johnunderwood-hp8rj]

Thanks, Mike, for covering a diverse and complex subject so well. I look forward to other interesting topics in the future.

[@imoutodesho]

Kung fu is 功夫, literally means "work/effort/skill", can be used on other as well such as cooking, handcraft. Wushu is 武术, literally mean "art of fighting", it is usually aligned with taoist practice, and Taichi.

[@lenale8523]

i do taekwondo👊🏻 like if u do taekwondo👊🏻

[@Kingseye7]

Lena Le I do but I don’t really like it

[@fiklan5254]

Then quit?!?

[@tamchee9389]

Did tae kwon do for 8 years got my black belt now I’m doing jiu jitsu

[@twemas3737]

I'm gonna do BJJ

[@salamandersoftheapplesauce457]

Just got my greenbelt :D

[@mollymermaid1398]

This was a great and informative video! I got my black belt in taekwondo when I was about 7 years old. I always find it interesting to see different Asian cultures as I am Asian myself. Keep it up! 👍🏼

[@CloakandDaggersPapa]

I also got my black belt in karate at the age of 9

[@sailordave1000]

Some people ask which is the best martial art. To me it doesn’t matter. A good fighter can use virtually any martial art successfully and will study other arts for defense against those arts as well as finding techniques that work well to add to their practice. One who isn’t a fighter or who isn’t well trained in the best type of martial art isn’t going to fight well.

[@coldwelthsimms5958]

I practice shaolin Kung Fu :) I love it so much 😍 Helps my depression a lot

[@maxtrevino7725]

Kind of reminded me of the friendships I made way back when I practiced taekwondo a lot, they were better times back then. Thanks for helping me gather the courage to go back after so long

[@lianastovall7280]

bruh u good?

[@caiusmadison2996]

You look as though you've been amping up your workout lately in your videos. Kudos on being on the strong path. I too have been reaching for a long gone strength of youth lately, and find that it is second nature, I just needed some kind of push to relearn my old techniques.

[@anthonymartinez7844]

Magnificent video. Thanks for sharing. U do awesome work. Happy holidays to you and your family.

[@AurelioSon]

Bodhidharma was a former Tamil Indian prince turned Buddhist monk that traveled to China and influenced Shaolin Kung Fu (There have been other styles practiced before his arrival) Indian martial arts were also influenced by the Greeks via Alexander the Great. Taekwondo is not 2300 years old, it's been around since the 50's and it's mainly rooted in Shotokan Karate since most of the founders were black belts in Shotokan during the Japanese occupation of Korea. Karate it's originally Ryukyuan (before Japanese annexation) and it originally meant "Chinese hand" (Tang dynasty hand)

[@Rincewind_The_Wizzard]

Taekwondo actually is 2300 years old, it just didn't get the name it has now until the 50's. It's main influence came from the Korean art of Taekyon (an ancient martial art based on kicking). Saying that Taekwondo is only from the 50's is like saying Aikido is only from the 40's.

[@sushmasinha358]

I am from bodhgaya,India.I want to learn martial arts.

[@chinigirlX3]

Yayyyyyyyyyyy~~~~~ its mikeyyyy~~~ I always love ur videos so much ~ ❤️❤️❤️

[@jamesallen5591]

Great, informative video! I'm researching which martial art I will choose to get back into it, and this helped. Yeah, now I'm leaning toward Kung Fu.

[@aaronmarshall5958]

What did you choose

[@Malaya_grace]

This was SO helpful, thank you! :)

[@violet-eg4jr]

I am a member of a Kung fu academy and I have been trained for 1 year, I have benefited a lot and I love to train there. Basically Kung fu is a type of martial arts, a Classic Chinese fighting art and self defense, and power. LIKE IF U DO KUNG FU!🥋

[@JulyFourth1776]

Me too!

[@bobthebuilder110]

紫色violet; is it fun and hard?

[@Powerix]

@@bobthebuilder110 The way to success is really hard, you will find it easy if you train a lot.

[@s.j.629]

I am not able to do shaolin king fu and a academy so I try my best to do it at home, currently working on the 7 star fist

[@gerrard1144]

@@s.j.629 Well you can't really learn at home cuz there's no one to train you

[@ShutterBeatReaderKirstie]

I completely loved this video. I've always been interested in the different types of Martial Arts, and when I was a kid, I did a bit of Karate. Unfortunately, we moved away and I wasn't able to continue. If anyone's knows a place in NY where KungFu ks taught, please let me know. Great video, Mike. 😁👏

[@ayangoel9866]

Great video, I am a second degree blackbelt in Taekwondo and whenever someone asks what that is I explain... but then they say “isn’t it also called karate?” So thank you for teaching people the difference.

[@WuXingDaoKungFu]

Great video! It was informative and is really helpful video.Thanks for your information.

[@MRJAYKAY03]

I do karate!!! Like if you do karate!! 🥋

[@Penaltymerchants]

JAY KAY I do taekwondo

[@frostfalcon2580]

I do kung fu sorry bud

[@kingghost2168]

JAY KAY I used to now I’m looking for Kung fu

[@nba2k21mazq]

I’m going to do taekwondo

[@yashramdass6230]

I do

[@jeredsizemore3108]

I do a mixture of different styles of martial arts but the main focuses are on karate and taekwondo and tang su do. Martial arts is a great passion of mine and I really hope to expand my knowledge by doing many more styles as I get older.

[@danielskrivan6921]

You and I might have to have a talk about your definition of "different." Taking Karate, then Taekwondo, and then Tang Soo Do is like getting red, crimson, and ruby colored crayons and then talking about how many different colors are in your drawing.

[@bw5020]

@@danielskrivan6921 There are pronounced differences but, you're right in that they have very similar structures. In fact, karate is an emulated base in TKD and somewhat also in Tang. I believe Shotokan specifically.

[@danielskrivan6921]

Yes, I realize there are subtle differences. But if someone said "I do boxing, capoiera, and brazilian jiu-jitsu", that's something with a lot of differences, when compared with TKD, TSD, and Karate.

[@davidkwong3465]

I was kempo but even that was a generic word for kick boxing with Japanese forms and kung fu concepts. I thought I was good until I found Chen style taijiquan or taichi. Now I'm infinitely better and won't go contrary to taijiquan. Chen style every other family comes from Chen and are watered down.

[@mikenuzzo3323]

Tank Sudo is that Korean Chuck Norris Wright

[@KCClassic7]

Great video! Learned soo much from it!

[@taejo4975]

Taejokwondo: I’m the best! Karate: no, I am! Kung Fu: Amateurs Muay Thai: hold my Thai tea

[@chinchin2617]

Kung Fu created Wushu Sanda, Wushu Sanda is the best martial arts for standing fight, because it has grabs and throws, standing wrestling. This is a great martial arts as a base for MMA

[@vinaykumar488]

See buakaw vs Shaolin guy then 😂😂😂

[@okay4793]

@CoffeeSwirls Girl *Muay Thai is superior to Kung Fu. Kung fu is is just weird forms with no practicality. Do not compare Muay Thai to Kung Fu.*

[@Apex.AM1]

@@okay4793 *No style is better than the other go practise many arts and create your own style that suits you,* *the one you want to do is the best martial art, don’t compare singular arts and then start being like “MUAY THAI IS BETTER U DONT KNOW ANYTHING. KUNG- FU IS WEIRD CIRCULAR FORM WITH NO PRACTICALITY* *So you should first try to understand that different arts suit different people, like my legs are strong so I do Taekwondo, but my punches are a little weak so I practise Karate as well, but I want to get better at using joints to hit so I even do Muay Thai. I want to improve throws so I also try Judo, this is the best martial art TO ME*

[@pauldickinson3961]

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: *HUEHUEHUEHUE*

[@rayshao1532]

I simply love kung fu, I find the movements very beautiful.

[@lucasramirez1787]

Yo también pero sirve para defenderse

[@tribunalcustodian3989]

Reading 400 chapters of The God Of Highschool in 3 days really makes me want to learn taelwondo lol

[@DrinkingStar]

I came to appreciate Oriental culture via Aikido and Judo and years later from a Chinese person who became a close friend. I have also made a number of friends in China on Tencent QQ. I am glad to have found your channel on KZbin as I hope it will expand my knowledge and appreciation of Chinese culture and Oriental culture in general.

[@frankwilliams3036]

Wow! Last time I saw you was in an educational promo for the Shen Yun. It was awesome and I use it to inform my students about Chinese instruments in my unit on Chinese music and culture. So, yes, I'm a teacher. I'm also a martial artist, practicing Shaolin Kungfu, Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do. This is also something I can use with my students so thanks!

[@edgarwen]

i would like to see a video showing the diversity of styles in kung fu and the differences and principles

[@anitaschilder]

Very interesting!! My eldest son used to have ADHD in a bad way and was advised to do Judo.(it's derived from Ju-jitsu isn't it?) Even though he had usually problems with concentration he became really good in Judo. Unfortunately he injured his knee during a competition and had to give it up. His knee never really recovered 100% otherwise he would have taken it up again. My middle son did Judo too but for another reason. His body was growing faster than his muscles and Judo was supposed to help him with his muscle problems. Even though he wasn't a big fan of Judo it did help him with his muscles. He's now almost 27 and nearly 2m tall and is a personal trainer. I'm happy to say Judo helped both my sons and they're both doing well now!

[@seansswamp]

😊

[@kirkmcknight113]

Cool video buddy. Learned things I did not know. enlightenment :). Thanks, you do your presentation very well. Kirk in TX.

[@swarfegakid]

Really enjoyed this master chan

[@zoek7681]

This is the earliest I have been to a video ever.

[@zoek7681]

4chan If you're talking about my profile picture, thank you 😊

[@jinjiyoshi5548]

this is the latest i have ever been to a video ever.

[@3da102]

Zoe Kal same

[@bacalaitos23]

*How many do taekwondo?/karate?* 🙋🏻‍♀️🥋 Im a black belt :> Been taking class (taekowndo) for 9 years and im 13 🧍‍♀️ (comment what belt u are and for how long you've been taking class)

[@superdawg369]

Glowing_Jumpy black belt and 5 years

[@shilpakh9105]

Itf or wtf bro

[@minjeongkim3403]

Im yellow belt and im 12, i should have started earlier

[@bacalaitos23]

@@minjeongkim3403 Not bad qwq ans its okay take an example one of my friends started after me and shes a red belt(shes 12)

[@memesmemes574]

I’m 9 I’ve been doing taekwondo over a year now and I’m a blue belt

[@waynejohnson2894]

Wonderful job!! History was accurate and on point.

[@mr_mcsexy]

Glad to see a fellow Missouri martial artist

[@yuvalfeinberg9645]

Taekwondo!!!!

[@jay_notorious4536]

koro sensei nah

[@manishisri8408]

Bodhidharma learned martial art in India... Then taught the Shaolin masters. I just hope martial arts become more influential in North India🇮🇳.

[@manjeetchillar9126]

Bodhidharma is South India

[@koormvanshikshatriya2968]

Abe south ho ya north , hai to indian hi na.

[@elizabethschrader1600]

I just started learning taekwondo about a month ago, it's cool to be getting this history on it!

[@Corey91666]

id love hearing about kendo ! great content btw :)

[@Stona2003]

I've been doing Taekwondo since I was four

[@supersanic3446]

Oh boy i envy you

[@darianshafer5017]

Ackoy Stone-Clarke wow nigga want a cookie 🤣

[@tjxendlue677]

I am going to learn karate, I aready know mostly of takwondo

[@ronellestanton3976]

Taekwondo and karate are quite different. I got my first degree in karate and when I moved from Idaho to Texas I started to learn Taekwondo. My belt was able to transfer over. Knowing karate made some things easier, but it's still pretty hard.

[@kiwi-Centaur]

thank you, was very informative

[@ardian_g]

I wish every country had its own martial art that would be taught in schools.

[@MarioUcomics]

Fujian Kung fu styles (mainly White Crane for Naha region) influenced Okinawa fighting. Even keeping some forms from kung fu schools like Sanchin. Originally called Chinese hand it was renamed Karate (empty hand) when it was brought to mainland japan by Gichin Funakoshi. His style, Shotokan which was based on Shuri te okinawa fighting, later become very influential to Koreans who were trained by Imperial Japanese during pre-World War 2 when Japan occupied Korea. Once Korea gain independence, korean Shotokan Black belts started to form Tang soo Do which even used the same katas as in Shotokan. Later Korea wanted to have a martial arts of their own since the older Korean styles were forbidden during he occupation. Taekwondo WTF ITF and others soon started to create their own katas with more focus on kicks but still very much influence by Shotokan. It's much like how the Brazil now has brazilian jujutsu that was influence by Judo. There are other karate and Kung fu styles that focus on different strategies and vary on how hard or soft they are

[@MoFiTheMagnificent]

wow, I just happened to find your second channel. I didn't know you had one

[@ajshim]

I would love to learn Kung Fu, Taekwondo and Karate. They all have their own pros and cons, but combine them I am sure you can get some pretty sweet results.

[@guragurano9764]

For amazing taekwondo displays watch footage of the K tigers

[@scottsmit1115]

Do one on South America vs. Middle East vs. Russia

[@vor0g]

It's not about style, its about you.

[@purneetp4328]

The picture on 4:29 is my school! Legit freaked out when I saw that lol, that's so cool! :)

[@lukasmoore5474]

Tom vos tkd?

[@ginablyton1021]

I just did my Taekwondo grading yesterday.

[@lomalanni]

How did you go? I have grading on the 7th

[@kirillzakharov7336]

I used to practice Tae Kwon Do in Russia, and then I moved to America. I practiced it for 2 more years and then I quit it. a few reasons. 1:The masters there made us scream our throats out, which is supposed to relieve stress. But it had the opposite effect on me. 2: they did not offer many hand strikes and the ones they did have were relatively straightforward. Punch, elbow strike, and backfist. They did offer an extremely high amount of different kicks, most of which were more for show and would not be useful in an actual fight. 3: They made us study all these forms, which are just combinations of blocks, strikes, and posturing. A lot of effort wasted on useless combinations at the expense of self defense techniques. but also, belts. In traditional Tae Kwon Do, there are only 6-white, yellow, green, blue, red and black. they added a whole bunch of bullshit just to make us stay longer to gain more income. Clearly, incompetent instructors can easily reduce a martial art to just a money-making class, and the results- vary in uselessness

[@isaacz695]

Thanks this helped me a lot in my black belt test

[@Work4Love3000]

Nice video! Thank you. Martial art is like the yoga of Eastern Asia.

[@chillingwithagrin3091]

The military influence on Shaolin styles is good reading for those who are interested in Chinese history.

[@TheSailorTenjou]

How about a video about the best known revenge stories in Chinese legends or history?

[@manojshankhwar7628]

excellent explanation thanks

[@lilplayfulfandomgirl6193]

Lolol. I fell in love with Martial arts when I was like 7 and entered tkd when I turned 10. It then became necessary for me to know differences, it made me annoyed when people didn’t know what they were, it still does sometimes, but I’ve realized that not everyone is obssesed.

[@alexliu5636]

i am a huge kung fu lover . why not make a video comparing the different styles of chinese martial arts ? such as wing chun , tai chi , hung gar , baji , northern styles , southern styles and etc . or maybe talk about muay thai , jiujitsu , judo , silat or filipino stick and knife fighting .

[@praviinwarrior2780]

Alex Liu I

[@hamzadesidragonsarwar]

I started with Kickboxing/Krav Maga and learning Okinawan Karate which is Shotokon mixed with another style

[@CloakandDaggersPapa]

Who is your sensei

[@hamzadesidragonsarwar]

Snehartha Mitra he’s American but learnt from a Japanese guy

[@VladimirMiyazaki]

I have been learning Taekwondo & Boxing from the age of 6 & added Wrestling to it from the age of 9. Now it has given advantage to me over almost every stand up martial arts. Be it Wushu, Wing Chun, Muay Thai, Dutch Kickboxing, Karate, Silat, Arnis & Capoiera and that's too Wrestling advantage I have successfully tackled Judo, BJJ, Pankration.

[@doctortimetv1577]

i study uechi ryu an okinawan karate style. could you do an episode on that art specifically? great content sir!

[@junkosdespaircito5093]

No one: People here: *lemme tell you about my martial arts way and life*

[@PoodsYt]

No one: You:Makes an unfunny joke

[@junkosdespaircito5093]

@@PoodsYt it was not a joke, it's reality kid

[@PoodsYt]

K, but you didn't have to use this format

[@junkosdespaircito5093]

@@PoodsYt lol chill. Which then, i'm curious

[@slythrahgraham]

Thank you so much! I also come from the same area in the midwest and found this video while searching for which martial art would be best for my 5 year old. My father and brother are both black belts in TKD. Their bias runs deep. But the COST of one month of classes for a 5 year old is insane! We have Kung Fu at our local YMCA and it doesn't cost much since we are members. BUT grandpa is being a bit negative about doing Kung Fu instead of TKD. I appreciate this very non-biased comparison.

[@jennifermcdonnell1873]

I'm here looking up the differences for my 4 year old atm, and came across your comment. I'm interested in putting him in Kung Fu, what did you decide on for your little one?

[@sethbush509]

One correction, karate does implement a large variety of weapons which differ depending on exact style of karate being learned. In shotokan, after you are proficient at heian sandan or heian yondan (depending on dojo), you start learning the bo. After you are proficient at heian godan and have grasped the basics of the bo, then you can add in a large variety of weapons most of which were adapted from common agricultural tools. Well known examples include the jo (short bo), tonfa, sai, kama, tambo (batons/sticks), 3-section staff, nunchuku, tanto, and the eku (oar) which is my personal favourite. There are some unusual ones not as commonly taught but are nevertheless technically still examples of karate weapons including the kusari (chain), tekko (brass knuckles), spear, and the kuwa (hoe).

[@EirikXL]

When I was studying in Japan I tried to join a Kempo club (Japanese mixed martial arts), in the end I couldn't join because I couldn't speak much Japanese and the members couldn't speak English. Anyway what I noticed while watching their practice was that they spend 40 minutes before even warming up; doing a ritual of bowing/sitting/yelling/ etc. And they train 6 days a week for 3 hours each session. It's insane.

[@joshuachhakchhuak1097]

Taekwondo was developed in the 1950s. What you were talking about was probably some other korean martial art.

[@lastbraincell5041]

Joshua Chhakchhuak nook just shut up

[@tunami6914]

there are actually alot of korean martial arts, but during the japanese occupation alot of the arts were banned.

[@shattermandamien4453]

KoreaforonlyKorean BRUH IT'S MARTIAL NOT MARSHALL

[@jminnick1990]

Joshua Chhakchhuak TKD was a political movement to unite the original 5 Kwans (schools) which came about after the Japanese occupation ended... government combined 4 of them into Tae Kwon Do. These Kwans were suppressed and illegal for almost 40 years, but indigenous fighting styles in Korea such as Soo Bahk Ki can be traced back over 2000 years.

[@jhk8396]

Josh Did the 5th become North Korea?

[@vancefr]

Im a bit concerned about the fact that he looks like dollar tree Bruce Lee.

[@IsaacLausell]

I love how you packed so much essential info in a compact well presented video. Fascinatingly enough these 3 styles are connected. Okinawan Karate comes primarily from White Crane Kung Fu and from Southern Shaolin Boxing also known as Incense Shop Boxing after the Southern Shaolin temple was burned. The cultural and commercial exchanges between Okinawa and the Fujian province of China facilitated the arrival of the Bubishi which draws its techniques from the four core forms of Incense Shop Boxing and was studied by the earliest karate masters. Karate made its way into Japan thanks to masters such as Gichin Funakoshi. Funakoshi sought to present karate as a form of Budo even in his own early publications he referred to it as a form or Jutsu (Karate Jutsu) or practical skill. Perhaps this was to appeal to the Japanese and spread Karate to a larger audience, this was not necessarily well received by other Okinawan masters. The Japanese invasion of Korea brought Karate to them. By the karate practice was changing and distances of engagement starting to be somewhat longer. This is the Karate the Koreans learned and influenced by Korean arts such as Taekyon evolved into Tae Keon Do. This is the reason why there are technical overlaps among all three groups of styles and there are even forms or katas in common. For example Japanese karate’s Hangetsu is Okinawan karate’s and Tae Kwon Do’s Seishan which is likely based on one of the four forms of Incense Shop Boxing. Sanchin in Okinawan styles is based on a Chinese form White Crane Kung Fu which in turn is part of the five ancestors system. A long winded explanation to say that we are all connected and seeking common goals such as good health, the improvement of character, protection and to foster a healthy spirit. Kind regards.

[@alvexok5523]

Wow, there really are more forms of martial arts than I knew. The main 4 types that I've known about are karate, kung-fu, taekwondo, and jiu-jitsu

[@IsaacLausell]

@@alvexok5523 it is a pretty cool thing and there are many more martial arts. Basically most cultures have their own martial arts. Nowadays this presents an opportunity to share the knowledge and learn from each other’s cultures.

[@idreessyed3942]

Perfect explain thanks again again thanks

[@maltheschallenge1156]

Who else is reading the comments at the same time as watching the video like if u do

[@waterlegend72]

There is no such thing as a bad martial art, only a bad practitioner

[@danielsan2397]

Kung Fu is bullshit. It doesn't work.

[@fenrir-art4742]

I train myself in kung fu recently to enhanced myself, art, and spirit.

[@leoliang7997]

never know the stuff you tells in the video thank you for teaching us.

[@crazyjcart]

Show us how to cook authentic Chinese. 👍🏼🍜🍚

[@misskobeyoshi2500]

they made a video back a while

[@crazyjcart]

I'll check it out. Thanks.

[@Way2muchreality]

jc navas Check his Strictly Dumpling channel. He does some cooking there.

[@mathewbrewer2618]

First you’ll need a dog....

[@liveandletlive8026]

8 India Martial Art forms :- Kalaripayattu, Thang Ta, Silambam, Gatka, Sqay, Mardaani Khel, Kushti, Lathi

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I also TRAINING KALARI KALARIPAYATU teacher is now bodhidharma's family member

[@The_Oblivion_Light]

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[@panda59043]

thanks for the video